Surgery for gastric cancer - what is the success rate and what should a patient expect following the procedure?

In response to a question on healthshare.com.au

The cure rate of gastric cancer depends on the tissue type of the cancer, the stage of the cancer, and the fitness and symptoms of the person affected by the cancer.

The common tissue type of gastric cancer is called an adenocarcinoma. This is a cancer that arises from the glands in the lining of the stomach. Read More...

What is the treatment for type 2 diabetes?

In response to a question on healthshare.com.au

Weight loss is an important aspect of type 2 diabetes management.

70-80% of people with recently-diagnosed type 2 diabetes and obesity are able to achieve normal blood glucose levels if they lose a significant amount of weight. Read More...

What is the treatment for gastric cancer?

In response to a question on healthshare.com.au

Treatment for gastric cancer depends very much on the stage of the disease, particularly on whether the cancer is localised to the stomach or whether it has spread to other areas. Read More...